Students and staff at Lytchett Minster School are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results, with a record number of students achieving A*-C (including grades 9-4).

The maths and English results were particularly pleasing, with 80 per cent of students achieving the new pass (grade 4) in Maths and 74 per cent achieving a pass in English.

The overall figure for 5+A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths was 67 per cent which represents a significant improvement on previous years. There were also a record number of A/A*grades (or equivalents).

Headmaster Andrew Mead expressed his delight at the results and in particular the improvement in maths. He said: “Our students have worked incredibly hard, and it is very gratifying to see that their efforts have been rewarded in this way.”

Four students achieved the new grade 9 in Mathematics: Becca Amey, Ben Tinsdale, Harry Rowbotham and Ben Howard.

In English Literature, grade 9s were achieved by Rebecca Pearson, Oliver Kleinschmidt, Megan McCarthy and James Albin, and in English Language, grade 9s were achieved by Ellie Orchard and Rebecca Pearson.

Mr Mead said: “There are a significant number of students whose final tally of results do not make the headlines, but whose grades represent a magnificent achievement based on the progress they have made since they joined the school. These students also deserve recognition for their hard work and endeavour”.

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A large majority of last year’s Year 11 cohort are planning to continue their studies into the school sixth form following A level and/or BTEC Level 3 courses.

Mr Mead said: “We are very proud of all our students. They have been a great year group and we look forward to working with them and supporting them further on the next stage of their educational journey in 2017-2018 at Lytchett.”